How do you make your smoothie?

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  • beckyjo1975
    beckyjo1975 Posts: 2 Member
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  • tanya73
    tanya73 Posts: 1
    8 oz - skim milk
    1 scoop of AMP whey protein
    1 container fat free light activa yogurt
    2 ice cubes
  • sroseber
    sroseber Posts: 197 Member
    My favorite homemade smoothie is frozen strawberries, frozen peaches, a banana, and orange juice.

    When I'm in an even bigger hurry though Yoplait makes smoothie mixes, you can find them in the freezer aisle at the grocery store. You just dump the whole bag in and add 8oz. skim milk and blend. We've tried the Strawberry Banana and the Berry one (both really good) and I think there is a mango and something one but I haven't tried it, I'm not a big fan of mangos.

    When I need to add some protein I'll put a .5-1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder in it too.
  • MisdemeanorM
    MisdemeanorM Posts: 3,493 Member
    strawberries (i get them when they are $1 and freeze a ton!), OJ, peach yogurt, fresh pinneaple, and if I'm splurging some sugar free fat free vanilla and/or mango sherbert.
  • FitToBeFab
    FitToBeFab Posts: 537 Member
    I just made a smoothie!

    I mixed:
    About 1Cup of Dole's Wildly Nutritious Mixed frozen fruit
    1C skim milk
    1 Carnation instant breakfast french vanilla packet

    It made a full 16oz, and was perfect for a light lunch. I figured the calories to be just over 300 (hence why it's my lunch not my snack) if I used the whole packet of instant breakfast. However, if you only use half the packet, it's just under 250 cals which I think would make a good snack.

    It kind of tastes like a jamba juice without having to drive to get one!
  • KarenECunningham
    KarenECunningham Posts: 419 Member
    I use some o.j., 1/2 banana, a mix of frozen fruit (I like peaches, raspberries and strawberries) If I am making a dessert I add a scoop of sugar free vanilla ice cream. Just be sure and figure in the calories. I sometimes add a packet of steevia sweetener. Enjoy!:drinker:
  • SraArroz
    SraArroz Posts: 238
    these sound great. thanks for sharing!
  • CardioRS
    CardioRS Posts: 88
    6 large frozen organic strawberries
    4-6 ozs cold green tea
    1 shot of XS Energy Premium Mixer - lemon blast (sometimes cran-grape, but usually lemon. Has 2 g sugar & 16 cal)
    crushed ice
    2 Tbsp "Just Whites" - dry egg white (no flavor but has protein)
    1/2 organic banana (optional)


    Mix in Magic Bullet or Blender until smooth
  • Jennwith2ns
    Jennwith2ns Posts: 296 Member
    *BUMP* Some great ideas in here!
  • HopeWillard
    HopeWillard Posts: 3
    My morning smoothie

    1 cup juice-any you like
    1 cup soy milk
    1 cup fruit-any you like-if using fresh freeze overnight
    1 medium banana
    1 teaspoon honey

    put all ingredients in blender
    blend till smooth
  • Michellerw1
    Michellerw1 Posts: 367
    I do this one when I need a quick "meal".

    1 cup berries (any kind, fresh or frozen)
    1 cup almond milk
    1 teasoon peanut butter
    1 Tablespoon chocolate protein powder
    Ice if I use fresh berries.
  • cpenn1980
    cpenn1980 Posts: 22
    bump..and now i'm off to make a smoothie :)
  • NewImprovedCnbethea1
    NewImprovedCnbethea1 Posts: 1,108
    does the cottage cheese make it chunky?

    I blend it all together so there are no lumps. The cottage cheese gives it a bit of thickness, but no chunks if it's blended. I put all of my ingredients into a bowl and then I use my little hand blender to mix it all up...easy clean up plus the bowl I use has a pouring lip on it.

    If you like thickness have you tried it with the plain ff greek yogurt I am sure this may have been said by now I just started reading these post!!
  • NewImprovedCnbethea1
    NewImprovedCnbethea1 Posts: 1,108
    There are some great smoothie ideas here I am glad I checked in I would have never thought about putting spinach in a smoothie but now I will plus I have to go get me some more ground flax seed I use to do this all the time but stopped!!

    My normal smoothie is

    1 dannon 5oz ff greek yogurt
    1 cup frozen mixed fruit (pineappl,mango, strawberry and bananas
    1 scoop Jillian vanilla shake protein
    1 splash of almond or ff milk
    1 dash of cinnamon
    a little crushed ice
  • sunnysashka
    sunnysashka Posts: 296
    So many good ideas! Great topic, thanks!
  • DarcieC2389
    DarcieC2389 Posts: 146
    I use fat free plain or low fat vanilla yogurt, raspberries or strawberries, and sometimes add a banana to it. I also like to add 1 tbsp wheat germ or flax seeds.
  • paulettelimae
    paulettelimae Posts: 7
    bump!
  • mandyf
    mandyf Posts: 1
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  • PLUMSGRL
    PLUMSGRL Posts: 1,134 Member
    bump!
  • LoveMy4Kids
    LoveMy4Kids Posts: 231
    I put in whatever frozen fruit I feel like that day and skim milk! I find if your fruit is frozen you don't need ice! I like frozen strawberries and bananas personally the best!
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
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  • GooBeGone
    GooBeGone Posts: 439 Member
    1/2 cup frozen blueberries
    1/2 of a frozen banana
    1/2 cup of ice
    1 cup of milk (i use almond vanilla milk personally)

    the almond vanilla milk gives it a vanilla flavor & tastes absolutely yummy.

    also i can simply make this in2 a protein shake by adding 3 tablespoons of my vanilla protein powder. yum yum!! :heart:
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    1/2 cup frozen blueberries
    1/2 of a frozen banana
    1/2 cup of ice
    1 cup of milk (i use almond vanilla milk personally)

    the almond vanilla milk gives it a vanilla flavor & tastes absolutely yummy.

    also i can simply make this in2 a protein shake by adding 3 tablespoons of my vanilla protein powder. yum yum!! :heart:
    ahh the secret ingredient I have yet to try, almond milk! Great idea, glad you shared:wink::flowerforyou:
  • TruSunshine
    TruSunshine Posts: 178
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    These are some really good ideas and I love smoothies....Thanks
  • aprueitt
    aprueitt Posts: 91 Member
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  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
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  • jdorais
    jdorais Posts: 27 Member
    Here's my usual:

    1/2 cup drained and rinsed black beans (weird, but good)
    1 cup strawberry
    1/2 cup frozen blueberry
    2 teaspoons natural peanut butter
    scoop of vanilla no carb protein powder (30g protein)
  • SaraWo24
    SaraWo24 Posts: 192 Member
    I have two favorite breakfast smoothies that I make with Beachbody's Shakology (LOVE.THIS.STUFF!):

    Choco Loco:
    1 packet (or scoop) of Chocolate Shakeology
    1/2 banana
    1/2 cup water
    1/4 cup non-fat soy, rice or almond milk (I use Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze)
    Ice to taste

    Just blend it all up...it's like heaven in a glass for breakfast. Seriously!


    Creamy Berry Fusion:
    1 packet (or scoop) of Greenberry Shakeology
    1/4 cup sliced strawberries
    1/4 cup raspberries
    1/2 cup water
    1/4 cup non-fat soy, rice or almond milk (Again, I use the Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze)
    Ice to taste

    Same as above, just blend it all up.


    Both of these recipes make one DELICIOUS serving!
  • pressica
    pressica Posts: 361
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  • melgibson
    melgibson Posts: 702 Member
    BUMMMPP!! For mscedeno83

    Love this thread!! :heart:

    :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
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